REP fitness FB-5000 vs Rogue Utility bench
This is a comparison between the Rep Fitness FB-5000 bench and the Rogue Utility bench. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Monster utility bench
The Rogue Monster Utility bench comes in at $265 and is a great addition to your existing gym to widen the possible exercises you can do. This article was originally published in "Which bench to get to from Rogue".
What else to consider from Rogue
Overview of the Utility bench
The
monster utility bench is the workhorse in the
Rogue portfolio. It is the best portable
bench from
Rogue which you can not adjust. The
Utility bench can be customized which leaves you with six different configurations. You can choose between:
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Regular height
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Shorty height
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Thompson fat pad
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Competition pad
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Standard pad
The three different pads will give you more grip when you are on the bench, depending on your size. The shorty setup enables to have the bench at the same height while having a big pad. The specs are:
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Made in Columbus, OH, USA
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3x3” 11 gauge steel tubing
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Footprint: 44”L x 24”W
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Weight (without pad): 52 lbs.
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Gussets feature laser-cut Rogue "R" logo
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Rubber feet for added stability
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Includes hardware for assembly
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Available in Standard or Shorty height
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Choice of Standard, Comp Fat Pad™, or Thompson Fat Pad™
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Color: Black
Pros of the Utility bench
The pros is the
Utility bench is its low price and versatility. With the new pad options, there is even some individualization possible.
Cons of the Utility bench
The
Utility bench can not be adjusted. Some big athletes moving very big weights might also find it to be too flimsy to
bench 600 pounds on.
Alternatives to the Utility bench
The
Rogue Adjustable bench is still budget-friendly and comes with the option to adjust the
bench for incline
bench presses or dumbbell exercises.
The
west side bench is the ultimate station for the serious
bench presser. If you aspire to or already
bench more than 400 pounds, this might be the way to go.
The
Rogue AB3 is the crown jewel of
Rogue’s portable
bench portfolio.
Summary for the Utility bench
Overview and review of the REP fitness FB-5000 bench with wide pad
This is an overview of the REP fitness FB-5000 with wide pad including pros, cons, and alternatives. The original was published under which rep fitness bench to buy. Follow the links for more details.
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The list of pros for this one is long and best summarized as a competition standard bench for a very low price. The single post design helps you to simulate the bench press setup in a powerlifting competition at home. Compared to the Rogue competition the pad is better attached to the gram with 4 instead of four frames.
This is a great bench for bench pressing. If you are looking for a multi-purpose bench for your home gym for hip thrusts, step-ups, resting between sets, and other things you might to do with a regular bench, then the
FB-5000 is not great. While the single post design is great for setting up for the bench press it takes away stability for all other exercises you might want to do with a bench.